Franklin Central's game on Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Perry Meridian Falcons, sneaking past 3-2. This was payback for the Flashes, who suffered a 2-1 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Franklin Central took Perry Meridian into a fifth set where they got it done with a four-point win. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 21-25, 25-14, 22-25, 28-26, 15-11.
Among those leading the charge was Cicily Borders, who had 18 digs.
Flashes
| 08/20/25 @ Perry Meridian | 11 |
| 08/16/25 vs Roncalli | 2 |
| 10/19/24 vs Center Grove | 6 |
| 10/12/24 vs Perry Meridian | 7 |
| 10/12/24 @ Lawrence North | 8 |
| + 4 more games |
Franklin Central was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 11 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in October of 2024.
Perry Meridian lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Peyton Kocher, who had 23 digs and two aces. Another player making a difference was Macy Stroud, who had 16 assists and 13 digs.
The win got Franklin Central back to even at 1-1. As for Perry Meridian, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.
Franklin Central didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 3-1 victory against Warren Central on the 21st. As for Perry Meridian, they will head out on the road to square off against Greenwood Christian Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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